The Ministers for Foreign Affairs and other representatives of the States participating in the Core Group on the Establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine adopted the Lviv Statement, 

where they:

1. welcome the completion of the technical work on the draft legal instruments necessary to establish within the framework of the Council of Europe a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine

2. reaffirm the critical importance of the Special Tribunal in delivering justice by holding accountable those who bear the greatest responsibility for this most serious international crime committed against Ukraine

3. underline that once established the Special Tribunal will conduct its proceedings in full respect of international law and human rights, with the aim of securing accountability for the crime of aggression and strengthening the international legal order

4.  express gratitude to all those who have actively contributed to the preparatory work on the draft legal instruments, in particular the legal advisers participating in the Core Group

5. underline the central role of @councilofeurope in establishing the Special Tribunal and acknowledge the significant contribution of @europeancommission and @eudiplomacy 

6. reaffirm continued commitment to the process of establishing the Special Tribunal within the framework of the Council of Europe, to the swift commencement of its operations, and to supporting its effective functioning

7. call upon other states and international organizations to join the efforts and actively support the Special Tribunal’s activities

8. those of us who represent member States of the Council of Europe look forward to the meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Luxembourg on 13-14 May 2025, which will constitute the next step toward formalizing the establishment of the Special Tribunal within the framework of the Council of Europe.